The word play and formatting of the book allows for students to predict what will happen next. This is also a good book to discuss that we do not pokeThe word play and formatting of the book allows for students to predict what will happen next. This is also a good book to discuss that we do not poke or kick each other....more

The widow's broom is a great book for prediction. There are several events that happen thought the book that allow students to use their imagination aThe widow's broom is a great book for prediction. There are several events that happen thought the book that allow students to use their imagination about what might happen next. WARNING: Some of my first graders became scared while I read the book aloud....more

This is a collection of stories that can help talk about the ecosystem, friendship, the seasons, and many other things. Each of the stories is based oThis is a collection of stories that can help talk about the ecosystem, friendship, the seasons, and many other things. Each of the stories is based on a certain topic. I used one of the stories to talk about ecosystems and what can be found in yours....more

This can be used for talking about what a teacher thinsk about and what students think about when there is a substitute teacher, about being sick andThis can be used for talking about what a teacher thinsk about and what students think about when there is a substitute teacher, about being sick and going to school, the job of a teacher, and how students should behave when there is a substitute teacher for the day....more

Edward is having a hard time at the zoo, so he tries to be another animal. This book is good for making predictions, talking about self image, and accEdward is having a hard time at the zoo, so he tries to be another animal. This book is good for making predictions, talking about self image, and acceptance....more

Pig's cannot fly, but cats can! In this book, Caramba is faced witht he challenege of flying like all of the other cats, but he cannot. He does, howevPig's cannot fly, but cats can! In this book, Caramba is faced witht he challenege of flying like all of the other cats, but he cannot. He does, however, know how to swim. This can be used to talk about acceptance and knowing that not everyone is able to do something. Also, this book can be used for predicting whether or not Caramba will actually fly....more

When country rabbit meets city rabbit, there is a connection. But sometimes a connection cannot keep you from wanting to go home. This book can be useWhen country rabbit meets city rabbit, there is a connection. But sometimes a connection cannot keep you from wanting to go home. This book can be used to compare and contrast the different experiances of the rabbits, talk about missing home, or about friendship....more

When it coems to dancing, this book shows a different side to the matter. The main character is taunted for standing out amongst her fellow dancers. TWhen it coems to dancing, this book shows a different side to the matter. The main character is taunted for standing out amongst her fellow dancers. This works to her advantage in the end. This book is great for prediction, talking about sel-image, and how trying hard for something you want can lead to a desired outcome....more

This book is how a few pumpkin seeds can turn into a huge disaster. This book can be used to introduce different math topics such as multiplication, aThis book is how a few pumpkin seeds can turn into a huge disaster. This book can be used to introduce different math topics such as multiplication, addition, and subtraction since the pumpkin seeds come from a few pumpkins and turn into a lot of pumpkins.

Also, Pumpkin Town! can be use for prediction of what might happen, problems solving (what to do with the pumpkins), and possibly when pumpkins are harvested and used for....more

Zen Ghosts is a great book for prediction and recoginition of characters and patterns from other books. Jon J. Muth wrote a few other books using theZen Ghosts is a great book for prediction and recoginition of characters and patterns from other books. Jon J. Muth wrote a few other books using the same characters. These books can be used to also compare stories....more

This book can be used for both prediction and helping students identify the beginning, middle, and end of a story. There are clear sections that willThis book can be used for both prediction and helping students identify the beginning, middle, and end of a story. There are clear sections that will help beginner readers to identify the different parts of the story and the main event....more